Edgewalk: Experience is the teacher of all things.

Veni, vidi, vici! Taking my Dad to do something totally exciting & exhilarating, Priceless. Thanks Mastercard. Dad & I had a blast yesterday doing the Edgewalk yesterday. Weather was BEAUTIFUL.I have a video of the whole thing I’ll upload some time in the next few days. Wanna do the CN Tower Edgewalk too? Mastercard will get you the best experience just like me. What will you be doing on June 1? Why not be one of the first to walk the @EdgeWalkCNTower in 2012? bit.ly/IoPwiu #PricelessTO — MasterCard Canada (@MasterCardCA) May 3, 2012   Later in the day & went back up with Michael for all the other things you can do at the Tower. Looking at my beautiful city with the beautiful @casiestewart (@ CN Tower – Glass Floor / Outdoor Terrace) 4sq.com/Kww9Uy — Michael Nus (@MichaelNus) May 4, 2012  

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Daily Twitter News for 2012-02-04

It’s harder than you think. http://t.co/lEBrjC6l #thisismylife #tvontheinternet #video # Photo: Believe in yourself http://t.co/l7XThtlc # Good morning! two exciting event dates to launch today #genyto & @BridleBash! # ##GENYTO: Mardi Gras style at @LouDawgs, Feb 21! http://t.co/Y4p6aNQe #thisismylife #friends #socialmedia # Happy Birthday @dylanculhane you sexy South African babe! Love from Canada <3 # Last year's #MotionBall was fun. Archive post w/ @jeniestewart @nicoleMTV @liztrinnear @julianbrass & the Ned Ma guy 😛 http://t.co/9fLsS8MM # Date of @BridleBash announced for July, 28. Mark your calendar, gonna be WILD! https://t.co/5HgzFWeD #poolparty # I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/y1E7cXSF Daily Vid Challenge: 3/29 – Feb.3, 2012 # I've just snapped a new picture: http://t.co/mE9oskph # preeeeeeeeetttttttyyyyyyyyy http://t.co/jIoBWNwv # Infographic: Generation Y and Facebook http://t.co/XhDR37v5 "actively shaping culture" #genyto # Tavi to Perform Neil Young Cover Live During Fashion Week http://t.co/HDVZkabM # Jesus Crotch he is so sexy!! The fashion evolution of David Beckham http://t.co/YZ3alyQq # Disco never dies http://t.co/aZYn1ImT via @dazedmagazine via @wearemansion #party # NKOTB ftw http://t.co/DXtDSASz # how could you hate this face? http://t.co/RqN1wWab # London College launches UK’s first ever ‘iPhoneography’ course http://t.co/GpTjouZW # haha "@maulingmueller If I text you a question and you immediately call me instead of texting back, I hate you." # Netflix on too many devices and now can't watch. Damn me for being nice and sharing account info! I need to watch my TARA! # i can't wait to hear what the personality disorder expert on my panel for #SXSW has to say about ME? i've never been assessed. (thank god!) # Sweet Dreams & Delivered Lunch http://t.co/Uoh6kHNq #thisismylife #socialmedia # Mad Men’s Minimalist Subway Ads Get Street Art Remixes http://t.co/KhJH0gVE # don't bite, little doggy http://t.co/C1wXt9sn # don't bite, little doggy http://t.co/C1wXt9sn http://t.co/2vsvuoUg # Who' gonna be next? Eddy Murphy ain't dead. http://t.co/kVk7Z4db…

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I’m a model you know what I mean (part deux)

It’s heart month and I’m feeling lovely. I have heaps going on this month and next and hopefully till the end of time. I love being busy.  The most hustle in Winter means more fun for summer I reckon. On Feb. 20th I’m in a fashion show during Ottawa Fashion Week with a whole bunch of famous Canadians. Yeah, ME! Crazy, eh?  The show is for Unicef and the other models are Gabrielle Miller (Corner Gas/Call Me Fitz), Rosey Edeh (ET Canada), Tré Armstrong (So You Think You Can Dance Canada), Erica Wark (CBC’s Steven and Chris), Leesa Butler (f-list.ca), Elizabeth Manley (Olympic Silver Medalist), Gail McInnes (TDot TV), Cory Lee (Degrassi), TL Rader (Professional Ballroom Dancer), and Solange Tuyishime (UNICEF Canada Ambassador). I’m not sure who I’m wearing yet but I’m hoping for something really glamourous. We’re taking the train to our nations capital and staying at a hotel for the weekend. I’ve never taken a long train ride and I know there is wifi so like, that’s the part I’m most excited for. WHAT A NERD. Oh well! I’ve done heaps of fashion shows in my life (so far) so walking the runway for charity is a total pleasure. I was going to post the most obvious song but I did once already so I started looking for model songs. Then I looked at models and ended up at this, which is sexy, with models, and right in time for the superbowl. I’m actually going to a real super bowl party on Sunday. I’ve never been to one before! I don’t think? No. Do you see now why I love Valfre so much? I always hug my besties when I see them. Hugs are good.  I must rush to a fancy steak house lunch presentation for a client which will then be followed by another lunch with a…

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You can’t fly with the eagles if you’re with the seagulls.

Title is advice from Mum. She said that to me a few years ago when I was trying to sort out where I wanted to go with my life. I always thought I wanted to work in fashion, then I did. After that, I thought wearing a suit, working long hours and being part of the downtown financial district was my dream. I stayed in that job as an IT recruiter having meetings at 8am (yeah omg, it was hell) and 2pm every single day. I hated it so much (job not the people!). One day my boss said “Casie, it doesn’t seem like you are having fun?” I replied “No, I’m not having fun at all. I badly want to quit but I need two weeks pay”. I left at the end of that very day, cheque on the way and started a job at Toronto’s most famous Kiwi restaurant shortly after. I knew the owner (HI MARTIN) and that because of my Kiwi citizenship I had a bloody good chance of getting hired. Working in the bar gave me the freedom (and same money TBH) to do what I wanted with my time. It was stress free and I loved chatting to the regulars and new customers. I worked at Hemingways for a few months and met some really rad people, it was like a family there. One of my recruiter friends sent me on an interview and moved into a job in IT. I worked for an online casino (it was cool, we had catered lunches) for two years and despite almost getting fired for doing it, worked on my blog A LOT. If my old boss reads this he will totally be shaking his head. Thanks Mike! When they caught on to all my blog activity, I decided…

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LET’S GET DIGITAL.

Get out and do something. Next week is Advertising Week in Canada and there is a bunch of cool things happening.  This time of year can be kinda depressing spending a day or few hours at a conference is a good way to escape the winter woes and hopefully stimulate your brain. Two things I love most about conferences are scoping out well branded booths and good wifi. The later can be a challenge sometimes. The Detroit Autoshow had totally massive displays with lights, sound, art, fashion and cars. It was crazy how bright the lights were. CES was really, really, huge the conference floor 1.6 million net square feet of exhibit space. In partnership with Advertising Week launches Dx3 Canada, a new interactive trade show with sessions and exhibitors related to advertising, marketing and retail. My girl Amber Mac will be onsite filming her show and there’s a bunch of sponsors/exhbitors friends/partners of mine from over the years including Say Media, Trendhunter, Techvibes, Jaunt.ca. Some more details include: 100 of Canada’s top digital solution providers engaging free seminars Amber Mac’s Technology Spotlight Interviews show floor  etc I’ve always loved advertising. Started a creative ad agency in high school entrepreneur class, was the youngest but got the highest mark. BOOM! Each week the Say Media blog posts ‘this week in venn‘ a diagram that relates to culture & advertising. This was last week’s one and it went along with an awesome post by the CEO titled ‘This is why you work in advertising.’ It’s a good read about the art & romance of good advertising, making conversations human and creating passion. Better advertising for a better world. The DX3 Canada event is on Wednesday & Thursday next week. The trade show is FREE but if you want to attend the sessions you have to pay. There’s over 3o and lots of interesting stuff. I’ll be there…

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you missed this yesterday

Photo: http://t.co/eIFskg5o # Photoset: i am here with you scrunchycolfer: http://t.co/SGWZ1PJU # Photo: DREAMBOAT. gruesomethursdays: http://t.co/JvRHlddE # Photo: @laurenonizzle BFF FTW, cats cjfuckingsewerzz:there has never been a truer gpoy holy shit. http://t.co/YfkyVNU5 # Photo: need sweater sexy-sweaters:art by me! http://t.co/2BTjkXZx # mydamage: http://t.co/k3s6Ei9l # Photo: http://t.co/DSVMU7Vf # Todays weather – sunny & warm http://t.co/F64asFJX # YYZ > IAH (@ Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) w/ 15 others) [pic]: http://t.co/LqV8XblT # Here We Go Again: Good morning from Pearson airport Gate 272. Boarding shortly… http://t.co/pJt2CRbR #thisismylife # Photo: http://t.co/anmvXSi5 # Video: http://t.co/SZ83nfJ3 # http://t.co/z1uKUT5j # I'm at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) (2800 N Terminal Rd., Houston) w/ 80 others http://t.co/7GXvb7VZ # This lil' mama has a whole row! http://t.co/S7rsvJ4Q # Leaving Houston, next stop Cancun! iBlogged 😉 http://t.co/1sPrfv7t # Hot & sunny. http://t.co/ZsRRtgGU # Melrose Place http://t.co/RuF3eX7l # Say hello to your money http://t.co/DHifzwJj # Flight Bright: Is it douchey to wear sunnies on the plane? What if it’s so… http://t.co/bJELp1RD #thisismylife # Office/House for the week (@ Thynk Taynk w/ 2 others) [pic]: http://t.co/GsQTygJq # having an international @skype 3way – Canada, New Zealand, Mexico! # RE: @mattjuniper @mattjuniper @thedanlevy Thanks guys! It's nice & warm here. Loving it so far 🙂 #cancuncasie http://t.co/1ZL7ovP2 # love these pix. you guys look great! http://t.co/9btT7uz9 # Shot glasses for everyone this holiday season. #CancunCasie http://t.co/S7vhVpYV # I posted a new photo to Facebook http://t.co/M4QEu4Cy # I've just snapped a new picture: http://t.co/Io2s1OJR # I hear it's snowing in Toronto? We have the AC on and it's very humid 😉 #Mexico # Pretty rad campaign: Unwrap The Night – 360-degree interactive holiday party from BACARDI starring you & friends! via @ http://t.co/VFiXpn5e # the house does the Insanity workout every morning so tomorrow i'm in. get ready to die. #cancuncasie # Photo:…

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we take this halloween thing very seriously

Halloween is my fav time of year. Have I told you 1,000 times yet? Y’know the week before halloween right after after Zombie walk. It’s socially acceptable, I feel, to be in costume anytime this week. Not that being in costume any other day isn’t ok. Once I did a pub crawl as Wonder Woman. DRESSING UP IS AWESOME. Today CTS is having a store party with DJ EL DEVINE (Elliott), candy, pumpkin carving and everyone dressed up. There’s a 50% coupon hid somewhere in the store too.  I don’t wok here but I AM the Mayor and have been for some time now. Sammy carved this pumpkin himself. He’s a halloween virgin and last night was his first outing. Elliott is also Australian, double Halloween VIRGINS! It’s a damn shame they don’t celebrate halloween down under. One reason I’m extremely glad my sister and I  grew up in Canada and not NZ. You can find Elliott at the Hoxton or somewhere Queen West drinking PBR.   Lucas is ALSO Australian!     Emma isn’t really preggers. When someone say here smoking there were DISGUSTED! haha If you are around come by will here here chilling for a while! Elliot is playing god tunes all afternoon 🙂

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I won a car live on YouTube, not even kidding.

 Remember how I was like “Come to YD Square, first youtube.ca live event ever” blah blah blah. Well, let this be your lesson that you should listen to me more often.  Well, I went and test drove the new Chevy Volt during the #chevroletallday event. It’s electric and was really quiet & smooth to drive, had some kick too. Vrooooooom. Keri drove too. She’s a really good driver. Cute graffiti artist boy who was part of my Arm Yourself event at YD Square last year was there. This guy 🙂 Still cute. Three finalists who answered their phones after txting in were called up on stage. First up, didn’t start the car, next was me, my key started it. OH MY GAWDDDD. Check me out in my new Chevy Sonic. It’s small & cute which is exactly what I would want if I was going to get a car. I’m really excited to roadtrip! Me & the lovely Peter Cornu, Manager of Special Events for General Motors of Canada. Hey Peter, let’s work together! I’m in shock that I won and all kinds of grown up questions are coming at me from everyone. I don’t know If I can take a buy out, I have no idea about insurance, I don’t think it’s a lease,  yes I want sunroof, no I can’t come pick you up yet, and I think I get it soon. OMFG I WON A CAR. For SURE getting a lotto ticket for tonight. If I win lotto you can go ahead & hate me but I promise to do good with the money 🙂   [all photos (except the cute grafitti guy from last year) taken October 4, 2011  by Richard Budman for Chevrolet Canada  

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If you see this can you screen shot & send please?

This is a screenshot of the new HTC campaign you might see on sports, entertainment & lifestyle sites across Canada. Thing is, you might see it, you might not, I might not. If you do, could you pretty please screen cap and send to me or link in the comments. I will send you something very secial in the mail (snail) if you do. Thank you & Happy Friday. More updates later today rushing out the door to TedXToronto right now. Catch the live stream bat live.tedxtoronto.com. 🙂   Thanks Jonny Bunning for this!

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Measuring Tape Girl Film Screening at the NFB

On October 2nd I’m hosting a film screening for Measuring Tape Girl at the National Film Board of Canada. Screening is limited to 60 people and the RSVP details are below. The film is produced by an old friend Byron Martin whom I worked with a few years back on American Pie. (I’ve been in a few movies over the years, was on Degrassi TNG once too.)  This is the director Marco Veltri at Cannes earlier this year. Nice measuring tape jacket 😉 The film is about “society’s willingness to pour their hearts and bare their souls through a digital medium“. It’s an examination of self-image, alienation, and indecisiveness the average person is faced with today. The lead, Jessica Embro, is a video blogger.   For the record, I did not call myself a rockstar or “influential Canadian Blogger” but I am humbled by the kind works. Thank you to Vocab Communications for asking me to be their host. Looking forward to the screening & media surrounding the film. Yay, films about blogging. I’M JULIA CHIIIIIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLD!!! (That was for Keri and if you have never seen the blogging movie ‘Julie & Julia’ you might not get it.) Have an awesome day!

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